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CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan —the third update to the state’s initial 2008 Scoping Plan. 10% of aviation fuel demand is met by electricity (batteries) or hydrogen (fuel cells) in 2045. Phase out oil and gas extraction operations by 2045.

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SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

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million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million

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MIT study concludes that absent climate policy, coal-to-liquids could account for around a third of global liquid fuels by 2050

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Although adding carbon capture and storage (CCS) could reduce CO 2 emissions, the additional cost from implementing CCS makes CTL less attractive, the report finds. However, with the rise in energy prices that began in 2008 and concerns over energy security, there is renewed interest in the conversion technology, the report notes.

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ABB introduces Dynafin propulsion system to increase ship efficiency; mimicking movements of whale tail

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The new propulsion concept features a main electric motor that powers a large wheel rotating at a moderate 30-80 rounds per minute. This can deliver significant savings in fuel consumption and help to avoid emissions. If no action is taken, shipping could be responsible for up to 13% of global emissions by 2050.

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AT&T to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles in Fleet Over Next 10 Years

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AT&T plans to invest up to $565 million as part of a long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. estimates that the new vehicles will save 49 million gallons of gasoline and reduce carbon emissions by 211,000 metric tons over the 10-year deployment period.